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them a newfound level of respect for anglers and, for many, sparked a newfound interest in shing. e competition was close, but Team Gypsea, led by Capt. Taylor Sanford and supported by fourtime Pro Bowlers Matthew Judon and Dalvin Cook, claimed the championship trophy. e grand prize winnings consisted of a $100,000 donation to the Coast Guard Foundation.

“It was fascinating to watch elite NFL athletes realize how much e ort it takes to reel in saltwater sh,” said Je Stillwell, president of Salt Life. “ eir willingness to learn about techniques and take a genuine interest in doing things correctly shows why they are top-tier athletes. Plus, there is nothing like seeing someone catch a sh for the rst time!”

SFC’s e Catch had various components, including a pro-am tournament with other NFL legends and athletes. e Awards dinner was incredible, featuring a breathtaking drone light show and a Havana-themed atmosphere.

For more, visit sport shingchampionship.com. Follow Astrid Degruchy’s shing adventures on Instagram @catching_astrid.

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If you own a trailer of any type such as a boat trailer, open utility, enclosed, dump, etc., then at some point you have also had trailer problems. For more than 35 plus years of manufacturing thousands of trailers for hundreds of boat manufactures and selling thousands of utility type trailers AmeraTrail has opened the first of many new service and repair centers. Located not far from the manufacturing plant right here in Central Florida in St. Cloud at 4820 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy / SR192. This is the location of the old manufacturing plant that many of us has past by for years.

Both sales of parts and service are now available to their existing customers and to others who just need replacement parts for their current trailers. They have just about anything needed for your trailer even if it is not one they originally built. They will service all makes and models and have a huge inventory of replacement parts, wheels, tires, lights, axels, hubs, hitches, etc., if it is not in stock in most cases they can get it within a few days. It is a great place for the DIY guys or if you need it done by a professional just call them and schedule a time to drop your trailer for preventive maintenance, rewiring or maybe a complete re-build. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will gladly help you out in any way, answering questions or giving solutions to your trailer needs.

When speaking with the staff at AT Trailer Center they said this is the first of many they will be opening all over the state of Florida market place. Building and selling thousands of trailers over the last 35 plus years has taught them that there is a huge market for replacement parts and service for of trailers of all types. Providing a place where folks can come and get just what they need or get repairs done right and for a fair price just makes good since. Within an hour or so from all over Central Florida or either coast they are conveniently located. They also sell all types of trailers and have over 150 trailers in stock ready for delivery. So if you need a company you can trust for your trailer needs give them try. Tell them you read about them in Coastal Angler Magazine for a special discount!

Early summer is the time to take a child or young person out on the lake to teach them different bass fishing techniques. In June, most of the fish will be up shallow in the mornings and go deeper in the mid-morning to late afternoon. The feeding times seem to be extended in early summers with shad and bream spawns happening around most lakes in central Florida. Top water is a fantastic option for early morning activity along with a soft plastic fluke. Try spinner baits later in the day when the wind picks up. Later in the day you can also try a weighted jig or Carolina rig and stay in the 6-8 ft. range if possible. This is normally the first break line or contour change in our shallow Florida lakes. Make sure you pick up a good pair of Oakley polarized sunglasses for early summertime fishing while fishing the shallows.

Congratulations to team Bailey’s. Dalton and Mackenzie qualified for the BASS high school National Tournament to be held on Lake Hartwell in late July. Our Seminole Junior Anglers have wrapped up the regular season. Our Florida state high school championship is being held on the Harris Chain in June. Wish us all luck! We hope to continue a big late season run to get more of our squad qualified for Nationals. Thank you to all our sponsors. SJA couldn’t compete without the help of our generous sponsors. If you want to help sponsor our SJA club for states and nationals, please contact me - Dave DiMauro 407.353.4575.